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[golding76]

For those who are interested: 

I was unaware of the deeper pain and frustration going on with the rescue at the condo in Surfside, Fla.   Israel has offered to send its rescue team, a team that has war-time experience under its belt.  As some have noted, the way the building collapsed has the look of the extreme destruction one associates with buildings demolished during a war.

One mother of a 26-year-old missing woman was distraught as she pleaded with authorities for the Israeli team to be allowed to bring its special skill set to search for survivors.  Of course, she is holding out hope that her daughter is still alive and needs to be removed from the massive heap of destruction. 

This is so heart-rending, and I apologize if this news is upsetting.  I've just learned of this.  

Prayers and all best hopes for those whose lives have been forever changed.

[NicksmomESQ]

We should accept their help. The US has always come to the aide of many countries. If a country wants to help we should say yes & thank you.

[Kachina624]

I think they should accept all the help they can get.  They seem to be moving at a snail's pace.  Whether this will come to pass, I don't know. 

[Etoile308]

My understanding is that there have been search & rescue teams from several countries already there providing assistance.

[Desertdi]

Yes, they will have permission.    The US and ISRAEL have always had excellent relations.....since May 14, 1948......statehood date.   (We celebrated in Chicago.)

[chrystaltree]

Any help should be welcome but I think it's probably to late for them to rescue anyone.  

[Tinkrbl44]

@golding76 

I've never heard of this rescue team. 

Nevertheless, I doubt anyone else will be "rescued" at this point.  It will all be search and recovery of bodies.  

[golding76]

You know, last night I was reading about the lives of those who are missing and wept for each and every family they wrote up.

My heart will not let me lose hope even though my mind tells me other things.  I'm praying for a few miracles, I guess.

[Sooner]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

Any help should be welcome but I think it's probably to late for them to rescue anyone.  

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@chrystaltree It isn't too late to try.

[MezzieStarr]

CBS news reported this morning that the Israel team is already there.

A team from Israel is at the site to assist in the search and rescue operation.

The Israeli defense force sent the team after talks between Governor Ron DeSantis, the Israeli Prime Minister, and Israel’s Minister of Defense. The team was requested by some Surfside residents.

“One of the questions from the residents was pretty poignant. They wanted to know if the Israeli team thought that the Miami-Dade team had been doing the right thing. The commander from the Israeli team did not hesitate to say they would be doing exactly the same thing, which was a beautiful validation of the state of the art techniques and the integrity, energy, enthusiasm, and dedication we have with our team members here,” said Surfside Mayor Gary Burkett.

DeSantis said he welcomes the help.